our first blood transfusion

My son was born at 25 weeks, almost 3 weeks ago. He has been the opposite of what drs expected- meaning no problems, never intubated, nothing. Well the last 2 days he has just essentially gotten tired of breathing. His red blood count was low too. So today they will be Doing a blood transfusion. Our first one. Right now I'm staying strong and trying to be that for my son, but it is so emotionally hard to see this tiny 1 lb 14 ounce baby go through something so hard. I pray for the strength for both of us to get through this. Anyone else been through a transfusion with a micro preemie?

My son was born at 25 weeks, almost 3 weeks ago. He has been the opposite of what drs expected- meaning no problems, never intubated, nothing. Well the last 2 days he has just essentially gotten tired of breathing. His red blood count was low too. So today they will be Doing a blood transfusion. Our first one. Right now I'm staying strong and trying to be that for my son, but it is so emotionally hard to see this tiny 1 lb 14 ounce baby go through something so hard. I pray for the strength for both of us to get through this. Anyone else been through a transfusion with a micro preemie?

My son was born at 26 weeks. He had 5 blood transfusions during his NICU stay. They are super scary to think about but honestly help so much. Robby respiratory rate improved tremendously with each transfusion and he is now a super healthy 14 mo old.

My son was born at 26 weeks. He had 5 blood transfusions during his NICU stay. They are super scary to think about but honestly help so much. Robby respiratory rate improved tremendously with each transfusion and he is now a super healthy 14 mo old.

My dd was born at 25 weeks last year. She had about 12 transfusions in total (about 6 were surgery related though). They went through without a hitch and she was so much more sprightly and her sats/respiration were greatly improved. I know it can be scary but they are routinely done, so no need to worry. All the best with your little one xx

My dd was born at 25 weeks last year. She had about 12 transfusions in total (about 6 were surgery related though). They went through without a hitch and she was so much more sprightly and her sats/respiration were greatly improved. I know it can be scary but they are routinely done, so no need to worry. All the best with your little one xx

Thank you both so much for your stories! It definetly has made me feel more at ease with this. I sincerely hope my Tyler is just like your babies, and will be so much healthier with this new blood. i couldn't imagine going through this 12 times, your both are strong mama's!

Thank you both so much for your stories! It definetly has made me feel more at ease with this. I sincerely hope my Tyler is just like your babies, and will be so much healthier with this new blood. i couldn't imagine going through this 12 times, your both are strong mama's!

Oh yes, Olivia has has many transfusions as well. It doesn't really hurt them though sounds scary I know. She just sleeps through them happy as a clam. And they do help so much, with many things. Good luck to you and your little guy!

Oh yes, Olivia has has many transfusions as well. It doesn't really hurt them though sounds scary I know. She just sleeps through them happy as a clam. And they do help so much, with many things. Good luck to you and your little guy!

My son had a total of 4 transfusions during his 72 day stay in the NICU. It was nerve racking at first but then I get used to it. Especially after you see how your LO purks up after. The only thing I hated was the no eating before and after and how they would reduce his volume when they started up feeds again.

My son had a total of 4 transfusions during his 72 day stay in the NICU. It was nerve racking at first but then I get used to it. Especially after you see how your LO purks up after. The only thing I hated was the no eating before and after and how they would reduce his volume when they started up feeds again.

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